Carpenter was released by the Rangers on Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter joined Texas on a minor-league deal in mid-March, and he'll return to free agency after not receiving a chance in the big leagues. The 37-year-old appeared in 21 games and Triple-A Round Rock and hit .275/.379/.613 with six home runs, so another team could opt to sign him on a flier.